AREA15, the massive entertainment venue in Las Vegas, has a bunch of holiday events and specials running through the end of the year. Among them are Boots & Brews Holiday Beer Fest, set for Dec. 6 from noon-4:30 p.m., which will “combine the holiday spirit of Santa with the rodeo and the joy of a beer and spirits tasting,” the company said. A “Holiday-Themed Bingo Loco – Name That Tune” event will be held in conjunction with the venue’s Block Party this year, running on Dec. 20 from 5-10 p.m. There will also be a New Year’s Eve Masquerade. Doors open at 9 p.m.…
Author: Matt Harding
The official sequel to Outbreak, the most-played title from Zero Latency VR, is now available, the company reported. Called Outbreak 2: Mall Mayhem, the game features all-new mutated zombie variants, chaotic interactables like exploding toys and destructible mannequins, and “squad-based action for up to eight players.” The game is Zero Latency’s first-ever in-house developed sequel, created entirely at their Melbourne, Australia, headquarters. Learn more at www.zerolatencyvr.com.
The 2026 EAG Expo in London Jan. 13-15 is so far represented by 49 countries, according to organizers. More are expected to register ahead of the program. “Whilst these figures measure an intention to visit the London shows as opposed to physical attendance, they do demonstrate how EAG Expo, SIE Expo and the London Casino and Gaming Show are very much on the radar of industry professionals throughout the world and that EAG is far more than just the leading business-critical event for the domestic out of home entertainment industry,” said EAG Chairman Nick Harding. Outlining his aspirations for January’s showcase…
FACE Amusement Group and the Guy Fieri Foundation recently took part in the 25th Annual FRIENDS Buddy Walk in Johnson City, Tennessee. More than 1,000 participants gathered “to celebrate community, shift perceptions and champion greater opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome.” As part of the festivities, FACE Amusement Group and the Guy Fieri Foundation donated a teddy bear to every participant. “We’re honored to stand alongside the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) in their mission to empower individuals with Down syndrome and their families,” said FACE CEO Bucky Mabe. “Through our Bear Hugs program and our ongoing partnership with NDSS and the…
Gordon Ramsay and his daughter Tilly made a stop at F1 Arcade Las Vegas last week on Nov. 22 during Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend. “The two faced off during Head to Head, an intense and fast-paced competition on F1 Arcade’s full-motion simulators,” the company reported. “Gordon’s competitive spirit shined through as he raced against his daughter on some of the world’s most iconic tracks. Afterwards, the two posed for photos inside the brand-new entertainment and hospitality destination location within The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.” F1 Arcade first opened in London in December 2022 followed by its…
LEXRA, the new Location-Based Entertainment Extended Reality (XR) Association, has launched LEXRA Huddle, a members-only discussion webinar. The first will be held Friday, Dec. 12, at 1 p.m. Eastern time and hosted by Brent Bushnell, the association’s co-vice president and founder of DreamPark. The association’s annual membership is $249 for individuals and starting at $490 for XR operators, venue owners, suppliers, manufacturers and the like. Click here or visit www.lexra.org to learn more about this event, membership and other aspects of the association.
Creative Works partnered with Amusement Foundry to debut an attraction called Detonate at this year’s IAAPA Expo. It’s described as a cross between an escape room and an arcade game and was designed for all types of location-based entertainment facilities. Detonate is a 10 minute or less escape room-inspired experience for 2-6 players. It has a smaller than 25-sq.-ft. footprint and every puzzle is self-resetting. “Escape rooms are fun, but a lot of venues don’t want the operational overhead that comes with a traditional room,” said Armando Lanuti, the president and owner of Creative Works. “Detonate provides the excitement and…
Embed nabbed a second place Brass Ring Award for their IAAPA Expo booth at the recent Orlando trade show. The company took home the award and beat out 54 finalists in the 600-1,200 sq. ft. booth category. “We are beyond thrilled to receive this award!” said chief marketing officer Sara Paz. “The Embed marketing team prides itself on being world-class in everything we do and how we do it, so this is a true recognition that resonated with every member of the team around the globe.” The award recognized Embed for “outstanding booth design, elevated meeting space, cleanliness, thoughtful spaces, branding, engaged team and…
Team Betson gathered together on Nov. 20 at Give Kids The World Village in Kissimmee, Florida, in support of the 19th Annual IAAPA Footprints from the Heart 5K Fun Run and 1 Mile Walk. This year, Betson raised more than $28,000 for the nonprofit, which provides cost-free vacations to critically ill children and their families. The company’s Joe Gumeny and Bob Dipipi were two of the top individual fundraisers for the entire event. Click here to learn more about the event (and see more fun pictures from the Betson group).
Semnox Solutions has partnered with The Pelican Group to implement Semnox Parafait RFID card systems across more than 400 Regal movie theater locations throughout the United States. Guests will now have tap-to-play transactions for arcade game play and seamless integration with existing Regal entertainment offerings, the companies stated. “At Regal, we are always looking for ways to elevate the guest experience,” said their chief commercial officer Adam Rymer. “Partnering with Semnox and The Pelican Group enables us to bring the latest innovations in entertainment technology directly to our customers.” Added Bepin Jose, president of Semnox: “This partnership with The Pelican…